Anthony St., the patriarch of Coenobites, and virtual founder of monasticism, was born 251, at Coma, in Egypt. His parents left him large possessions, but the words of our Lord to the rich young Tuler so impressed his mind that he sold his possessions, gave the money to the poor, and retired into the desert, where he led an ascetic life. Fine arts Museum, Leiden, Lakenhal, The Netherlands, Holland, Dutch

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